A stunning new edition of one of Anthony Browne's best-loved picture book stories.Mr Piggott and his two sons behave like pigs to poor Mrs Piggott – until, finally, she walks out. Left to fend for themselves, the male Piggotts undergo some curious changes!
A wonderful new character from the bestselling creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers and the illustrator of Goodnight Digger.Simon is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with all the other socks. Every day two socks get picked to go on an adventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go the park. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... except Simon. Will he ever find his perfect match?
Characters: AlphonseBettyBobbyDebraDesmondHattyJeffPetraShirleySimonSimoneTedTrevor
Simon's been looking forward to trying out his brand-new dog bed all day. He may be ready for the best nap of his life, but Miss Adora Belle the cat has other ideas. She's taken over his bed before he even gets a chance to try it-and she's not budging. As Simon struggles to find a way to free his bed for the Greatest Naptime Ever, he may just discover something wonderful about his new bed: there's plenty of room for two.
Characters: Simon
Everly Beverly has a problem to solve along with her best friends Lemony Lindsay and Marshmallow Mel. They were told by King Karamel NOT to go to Sugar Swamp since there were monsters there like the evil Witch of Winterwinds and Toffee Triton. Could this be true? Find out what could be happening in Candy County.
Simon is a sloth who plays the bagpipes. The only trouble is no one likes his music. He plays so slowly it sounds like foxes fighting! Determined to find his magical melody, Simon travels all over the world desperately searching for the answer..... Only to discover that all he needs has always been there, right under his furry nose. Join Simon on his musical quest, and maybe you will find your spiritual song too!
Characters: Simon
When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . .'One of the best books of the year' - Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph'Funny and fresh' - Anna Carey, Irish Times
Characters: Simon
The gadfly, dormouse, mole, hare, and other creatures prepare for the elegant, glittering Butterfly Ball and Grasshopper Feast.
Characters: AliceBarneyBellaCamillaCyrilEsmereldaHaroldJackyLilyLizzyMaximusNathanielOswaldReynardSaffronSeraphinaShellySimonWilly
Monstrously funny clothes combinations to delight little monsters everywhere! When monsters get up in the morning, they have to find something to wear. Simon wears socks, Darrell puts on a dress and Terrence tries on a tomato. Meanwhile, Cassie is wearing cars and Lester has the latest fashion – leaves! Daisy's adorable, cheeky little monsters try all sorts of hilarious combinations of clothes that little children won't be able to resist.
Characters: BeatriceCassieDarrelEvieHarrietLesterOliverParvilPeterSimonTamsinTaraTerrenceUma
It's another busy day for vets Kat and Simon, and the team of volunteers at the Animal Rescue Centre! Inside this creative play set, the big board book has three busy scenes full of things to look for and find, as the vets prepare a puppy for an operation and take a trip to Buttercup Farm to treat a sick horse, while volunteers Joey and Jill get two kittens ready to go to a new home. This fabulous set for budding vets comes with 15 sturdy cardboard pieces which can be used both to match to the spaces on the book pages and for independent, imaginative play.
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